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Yuma, Arizona - Secure funding for your nonprofit organization! Grantseekers are invited to attend the following Foundation Center webinars:

Thurs, Nov 6                Grantseeking Basics - Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E - Room AC 108

Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? New to fundraising? This introductory course provides an overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

The webinar will cover:

* What you need to have in place before you seek a grant

* What you need to know about grantmakers and how nonprofits are supported

* How you identify funding partners

* Resources for your grantseeking efforts

Wed, Nov 12               Proposal Writing Basics - Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E - Room AC 108

In this webinar you will learn the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. If you are new to proposal writing, you may be wondering:

* What are the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation?

* Who should sign a grant request?

* How should the proposal be packaged?

* Should you contact a funder if your proposal is turned down?

Proposal Writing Basics, an introductory overview of the process for new proposal writers, will give you some answers!

Wed, Nov 19               Proposal Budgeting Basics - Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E - Room AC 108

This webinar is geared to the novice grantseeker and will answer budgeting questions such as:

* What kinds of expenses are covered under "personnel"?

* What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses?

* What types of expenses can be included in the "overhead" category?

* What is the relationship between the budget for your project and the overall budget for your nonprofit organization?

 It is recommended that you attend Proposal Writing Basics prior to this webinar.

Tues, Nov 25               Introduction to Finding Funders - Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E - Room AC 108

This session provides an introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional. Learn how to create customized searches to develop lists of prospective foundation and corporate donors that will match your nonprofit organization's funding needs. With Foundation Directory Online Professional you can search for foundations that support programs and organizations like yours, fund in your geographic area, and many other criteria.

All webinars begin at 12:00 p.m. and are approximately 60 minutes long. Following each webinar, there will be an information session about Foundation Center resources available at the Heritage Branch (Main) Library. There is no charge to attend; however, space is limited and registration is required. Please contact Cecilia Young, Yuma County Library District Development Officer, at (928) 373-6465 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a seat.

The Yuma Main Library is a “Cooperating Collection” of the Foundation Center, a nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies. These classes are being offered through a collaborative effort among the Yuma County Library District, a cooperating collection of the Foundation Center; the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Grants for Arizona Western College; and the Yuma Community Foundation.